The Golden Eagles opened their season with a commanding 4-2 victory over the Huskies in DeKalb, Illinois, a result that underscores the team's attacking depth and early chemistry.
Freshman forward Tomiwa Adewumi was the centerpiece of the offense, notching a brace and adding an assist that lifted his point total to five for the night. His two goals also marked his third consecutive game with a score, a feat not seen by a Marquette freshman in at least two decades.
Key contributions
Veteran midfielder Mateo Stoka matched his career high with two assists, while Mads Konrad Horgøien contributed both a goal and an helper in the first half. Luka Vasic struck twice for Northern Illinois, forcing a 2-2 deadlock before the break, but the Eagles pulled ahead in the second half.
Joey Buchanan sealed the win with an insurance goal in the 84th minute, and goalkeeper Cameron Simpson made three crucial saves to preserve the lead. The defensive effort, coupled with a balanced attack, allowed Marquette to maintain pressure throughout.
With the win, the Golden Eagles improve to 2-0-1 and will next face Wisconsin on Monday, a matchup that could further test their early-season momentum.